Roger Cockram, a pioneer in the South African plastics industry, founded the company in 1989. The business was first founded as a trading operation for raw materials that supplied the South African plastics sector.established by plastics industry veteran Roger Cockram of South Africa. The business was first founded as a trading operation for raw materials that supplied the South African plastics sector.

In 1996, a reputable machinery business named KraussMaffei made a trip to South Africa in search of a new agent to represent the company.

1998

As the business concentrated on KraussMaffei's expertise as a partner to the global auto industry, the rise of the regional automotive industry represented a golden opportunity.